Social Worker- Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) degree - (233911)
Royal Jubilee Hospital (RJH) - Victoria, BC V8R 1J8 CA (Primary)
Victoria General Hospital (VGH) - Victoria, BC V8Z 6R5 CA

Work Area (FBA Only)

Multi-Site

Yes

Travel Requirement

Travel between multiple sites may be required

Shift Start Time/End Time

8:00-1600

Days Off

Vacancy Type

Regular FT

Salary Range (Hourly Rate)

$44.85 - $56.02

Paid FTE

1

Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS

75

Planned Start Date

Sep. 8 2026

Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY)

Pending Return of Incumbent

No

CRC required? (employee will be working with or have access to children or vulnerable adults and requires a Criminal Record Check)

Required for Professional Registration

Job Description

In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Island Health (Vancouver Island Health Authority), patient & staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone at VIHA; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.

Reporting to the Clinical Coordinator, performs skilled social work of moderate complexity. Assists patients and their families with practical problems and personal concerns and consults with hospital staff and community agencies regarding the psychosocial aspects of the patients' situation.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Education, Training And Experience
Bachelor of Social Work degree (B.S.W.) from an accredited school of Social Work, however a Master's degree (M.S.W.) is preferred. Current full registration with the BC College of Social Workers. Related social work experience, preferably in a medical setting, and demonstrated clinical competence.





Skills And Abilities

Ability to use and exercise judgment as required.

Ability to work independently with consultation and guidance available.

Knowledge of community resources.

Demonstrated effective oral and written communication skills.

Demonstrated organizational skills.

Ability to establish priorities and organize workload accordingly.

Commitment to continued professional growth.

Currently this bachelor and/or masters degree of social work position is located on a Clinical Teaching and general medical unit at the Royal Jubilee Hospital and also provides short-term relief to other social workers on the same floor . Social Workers work in team-based care on a inter-professional health care team and work with a variety of clients and their families on complex discharge planning to return clients to their home communities. Social workers provide supportive counselling, assist clients with Advance Care Planning (financial management, health care consent and end of life decisions), housing, financial and other resource applications or referrals to support them back in their home community. Working knowledge of various pieces of legislation such as the Mental Health Act, Adult Guardianship Act and the Health Care Consent Act is required in this practice area. Previous experience working in acute care will be an asset.All social workers are Designated Responders under the Adult Guardianship Act and must investigate, assess and intervene in all matters related to Adult Abuse, neglect or Self-Neglect. Social workers work collaboratively with the Ministry of Children and Families in matters related to child protection.Social workers must be registered with the British Columbia College of Social workers to work in hospitals in B.C.

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📌 Social Worker- Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) degree (British Columbia)
🏢 Vancouver Island Health Authority
📍 British Columbia